How to Use the WMATA MCP in Cline

Q: How do I get all WMATA bus routes using Cline?

Run a call to getbusroutes. The tool returns the IDs, names, descriptions, and types for every route operated by WMATA. This is your starting point for any service area analysis.

Q: What information does Cline get about station entrances?

The getstationentrances tool returns entrance names, street addresses, and whether that specific access point has escalator or elevator access. This is critical for accurate wayfinding components.

Q: How can I check the status of Metrorail service using WMATA and Cline?

Cline calls getrailincidents to gather incident descriptions, affected station codes, line impacts, and severity indicators. This data lets your dashboard immediately signal major disruptions.

Q: Is there a way to find all Metrorail stations? WMATA and Cline can handle this.

You use getrailstations. You can filter the results by line code (like 'RD' for Red) or grab a full list. These station codes are mandatory when calling other tools like predictions.

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Real-time Metrobus Position Tracking

Cline accesses `get_bus_positions` to get the raw feed. It returns vehicle IDs, route IDs, and precise lat/long coordinates for every bus in the system. This stream of data lets you build a live map component or calculate real-time passenger wait times for any given route.

Developing WMATA Service Coverage Reports

To scope out service areas, Cline uses `get_bus_routes` to list all available routes and descriptions. It can then call `get_bus_route_details` for a specific route ID. This gives you the complete sequence of stops and trip headsigns needed to structure your application's coverage map.

Automating Train Arrival Predictions with MCP Server

For building reliable commuter dashboards, Cline uses `get_station_prediction`. You feed it a station code (found via `get_rail_stations`), and the tool returns predicted arrival times for specific lines—like Red or Blue. This structured output is perfect for charting.

Setup guide

Set up WMATA MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type wmata-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest WMATA refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wmata-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about WMATA MCP in Cline

Run a call to `get_bus_routes`. The tool returns the IDs, names, descriptions, and types for every route operated by WMATA. This is your starting point for any service area analysis.

The `get_station_entrances` tool returns entrance names, street addresses, and whether that specific access point has escalator or elevator access. This is critical for accurate wayfinding components.

Cline calls `get_rail_incidents` to gather incident descriptions, affected station codes, line impacts, and severity indicators. This data lets your dashboard immediately signal major disruptions.

You use `get_rail_stations`. You can filter the results by line code (like 'RD' for Red) or grab a full list. These station codes are mandatory when calling other tools like predictions.

The server provides operational data types, including route IDs, trip headsigns, destination names, and station codes (3-letter identifiers).

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